Elm Street and 29th Avenue SW / SE Water Main Loops

Furnish all labor, materials and equipment to construct the following: 442 feet of 6-inch PVC water main, 1,080 feet of 8-inch PVC water main, 2 fire hydrant assemblies, pavement removal, concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacement, traffic control, erosion control and seeding. The Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Certified Share Draft may be cashed, or the Bid Bond forfeited and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or file acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within thirty (30) days after the date set for opening bids. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to them after award of the Contract. The method of construction of all improvements shall be by contract in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and general stipulations for said improvements approved by the City Council. The work under the proposed contract shall be commenced within fifteen (15) days after issuance of the 'Notice to Proceed 'and shall be completed between July 24 and September 29, 2023, with 15 consecutive working days allowed for Elm Street and 15 consecutive working days for 29th Avenue SW / SE. Working Days are not transferable between locations and both project sites must be completed between July 24 and September 29, 2023 All bids shall NOT include Iowa Sales Tax for materials used in the project. Upon award, the successful bidder shall immediately provide a listing of subcontractors and their address, phone number, and associated Federal ID or Social Security number for both the contractor and subcontractors. The City of Waverly will register the contractor and subcontractors with the Iowa Department of Revenue and will provide appropriate tax-exempt certificates to the contractor for distribution and use. Payment to the contractor will be made in monthly estimates and one final payment. Monthly estimates will be equivalent to ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month. Estimates will be prepared on the first day of each month by the Contractor. Such monthly payment will in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any of the work partially or totally completed The City hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities as it may deem to be for the best interests of the City.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.